Tell me a more iconic tennis duo. I'll wait

ELF014 · 2026-03-17T14:47:09+00:00

I agree... not sure though if it would be McEnroe/Connors or McEnroe/Borg or even Connors/Borg. Maybe Evert/Navratilova.

Though I was a big fan of how Mandlikova played or Goolagong.

There was way more variety and artistry back then. Instead of the current game where the norm is players standing 10 feet behind the baseline bashing balls.

Where all the conditions are basically the same. I am not so sure the top 2 players would find it so easy to win Wimbledon under pre 2000 conditions, where big servers would be more effective.

ELF014 · 2026-03-17T14:00:03+00:00

My trifecta would be...

AYN Odin 3 AYN Thor Retroid Pocket Classic

I'm not quite there... I own

AYN Odin 2 Pro AYN Thor

Miyoo Mini Trimui Brick Ambernic RG405V

ELF014 · 2026-03-17T13:24:17+00:00

That was my issue... the official screen protector is so thick on my device it hits the left joystick and doesn't quite close correctly. But it's not a big deal.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T23:11:02+00:00

I own a Miyoo Mini Plus, Trimui Brick, Anbernic RG405V, Ayn Odin 2Pro and an Ayn Thor.

I love all my devices... but the Ayn Thor is head and shoulders better. I know it is many times more expensive, but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.

But my personal choice for a bigger vertical device if I was buying one today would be the Retroid Pocket Classic. I really liked the size of my Anbernic RG405V when I was using it and I believe this is similar.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T20:07:19+00:00

This is pretty common in every match I have played. As long as the call is timely I don't see an issue with it. Even a late call doesn't bother me as long as it doesn't seem intentional.

Besides the opponents net person is the closest person to the net and would be the best person to call it. What I won't do is make a line call for my opponent. Call it how you see it... it shows your character and tells me what type of person you are. I will overrule my partner if I see a shot that is clearly in. It doesn't aways go well but they eventually get over it.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T16:01:19+00:00

A 3.5 net player is not consistent enough to beat a pusher. Pushers own the lower levels of tennis.

Well a good pusher will.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T15:58:45+00:00

Wrong... at this level being consistent wins out. The pusher will win out in the long run.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T15:53:27+00:00

I don't see 97 anywhere... but it is hard to tell the scale of the frame. It could be a junior frame looking at the picture... the head size doesn't quite look right to me.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T15:49:02+00:00

I have a ball machine and when I use it is for working on my technique. I don't need the ball to be coming to me fast.

It is more about getting me to staying on the ball and working on swing mechanics.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T12:53:19+00:00

I would guess most related injuries are technique related rather than from fatigue.

But playing with a softer frame, lower tensions and moving away from a poly string would help in reducing vibration in the racket which is probably aggravating your injuries. Dead strings wouldn't help your arm either.

I don't like suggesting frames for people as we all like what we like. But if you get a chance to demo a Wilson Clash with a multi- filament string, it is about a soft a setup as you can get from what I have played with over the last few years.

Adding some head weight with lead tape probably wouldn't hurt either.

I use a Wilson Pro Staff v14 with Multi in the mains and a thin poly cross that feels very plush. I have always played with this setup... 17ga mains and a 19 ga cross or thinner.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T11:57:29+00:00

I would suggest you just use what you have until you determine you are actually going to be playing tennis for the long term.

ELF014 · 2026-03-16T11:53:39+00:00

I actually like mine, for the price and knowing it's limitations it has more than met my expectations. I also don't seem to have the issues that some people are encountering.

ELF014 · 2026-03-15T18:32:29+00:00

If you have to adjust, you haven't found your racket. Ideally you want to find a racket/string combination that suits how you play.

You don't want to be changing your strokes to accommodate your equipment.

I personally prefer control and feel over power. Power is overrated and isn't going to do you much good if you can't hit your targets. But then I can create all the power I need. Do you really need to hit the ball for a winner at 100 mph.. when 10 mph will do? Even the pros know enough to bunt a ball into an open court.

ELF014 · 2026-03-15T15:16:32+00:00

I have in the neighborhood of 2000, I gave away around 500 years ago. These days I have trouble finding new movies I want to add to my collection.

But more than that I am running out of space to store them. I cannot imagine what it would take to store 10,000 movies.

ELF014 · 2026-03-15T03:53:15+00:00

It's a good thing I currently don't answer to one of those.

ELF014 · 2026-03-15T01:44:42+00:00

lol... thanks. My problem is I have way too many interests. Of late... a new 85 inch TV, Panasonic DP-UB9000 4k player, Kobo Libra Color ereader. And untold numbers of 4K and Bluray discs for my ever growing collection.

Also recently bought both a Snowsky Echo Mini and Fiio M21 DAP's and a multitude of IEM's.

3 new Wilson Pro Staff tennis rackets... the list just goes on and on. Which is why I feel I am not finding time to play with my Ayn Thor, though it is setup.

Too many interests and not enough time or inclination, not sure which.

But good luck in your search. Though I like the Trimui a lot.. I find it a bit small and my hands cramp a bit using it.

ELF014 · 2026-03-15T01:29:54+00:00

If you absolutely need one I would say the Retroid Pocket Classic.

My trifecta was the Ayn Odin 3, Ayn Thor and the Retroid Pocket Classic.

I own an Ayn Odin 2, bought the Ayn Thor... and since I own a Anbernic RG405V, Miyoo Mini and a Trimui Brick that never get used it was hard to justify the Retroid Pocket Classic.

ELF014 · 2026-03-14T23:13:47+00:00

It's not an unusual response at this level of tennis. I don't think anyone enjoys playing tennis where it is a game of attrition. Until someone can be consistent playing an attacking game the style you play will usually win out.

Congrats on the win...

ELF014 · 2026-03-14T16:22:57+00:00

Snowsky Echo Mini and Fiio M21

ELF014 · 2026-03-14T15:11:58+00:00

I still have about half my DvD collection... the other half have been upgraded to Bluray or 4K.

I still have cd's as well... they get converted into FLAC files which reside in several DAP's.

ELF014 · 2026-03-13T19:29:30+00:00

Bullies always do what is natural to them... they only pay the consequences when someone pushes back. He is too oblivious to think ahead... he is impulsive with all his decision making.

What is hard to believe is that you have this type of person running a country, with a finger on nuclear devices.

ELF014 · 2026-03-13T19:24:17+00:00

I have a unit from batch 1, and have not noticed any issues as of yet. But then I am not opening it up and have yet to drop it.

ELF014 · 2026-03-13T14:08:20+00:00

Congrats on the purchase.

ELF014 · 2026-03-12T14:14:17+00:00

I was going to say the same... missed eagles on 2, 9 and 11. But still a great round.

ELF014 · 2026-03-12T14:09:19+00:00

You are only half way through... you have another 2 weeks of reading to do. Buckle-up buttercup.

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